Question 1

What impact did industrialism have on the families in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  It brought more production work into the household. 
B)  It created an economy based on cash instead of domestic production. 
C)  Small family businesses took the place of production for household use only. 
D)  Women were able to earn as much or more than men for the first time. 
A)  It brought more production work into the household. 
B)  It created an economy based on cash instead of domestic production. 
C)  Small family businesses took the place of production for household use only. 
D)  Women were able to earn as much or more than men for the first time.

Question 2

The major cause of marital disruption today is:

Accepted Answer

A)  death of the wife. 
B)  death of the husband. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  remarriage. 
A)  death of the wife. 
B)  death of the husband. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  remarriage.

Question 3

Elderly care in the modern family is best characterized by _.

Accepted Answer

A)  a diversity of experiences due to family size and variation 
B)  a standard cultural approach 
C)  a dependency on governmental support 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a diversity of experiences due to family size and variation 
B)  a standard cultural approach 
C)  a dependency on governmental support 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Functionalists and symbolic interactionists tend to be in agreement that the breakdown of the family is responsible for most of society's problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

theory sees religion as a socially constructed belief system that emerges in different social conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Feminist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Feminist

Question 6

In addition to the high divorce rate, the other primary cause of female single-parent households is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the high rate of pregnancy among unmarried teens. 
B)  the death of a spouse. 
C)  having a spouse who is incarcerated. 
D)  the high unemployment rates for men. 
A)  the high rate of pregnancy among unmarried teens. 
B)  the death of a spouse. 
C)  having a spouse who is incarcerated. 
D)  the high unemployment rates for men.

Question 7

Which major event led to the emergence of the nuclear family in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Revolution 
B)  The Industrial Revolution 
C)  The Civil Rights Movement 
D)  World War II 
A)  The American Revolution 
B)  The Industrial Revolution 
C)  The Civil Rights Movement 
D)  World War II

Question 8

As a consequence of women's greater labor force participation:

Accepted Answer

A)  families are taking more time for "quality family time" than ever before. 
B)  families are experiencing a significant increase in the pace of life. 
C)  families are finding they do not need men's income and they have more flexibility. 
D)  families have become increasingly affluent. 
A)  families are taking more time for "quality family time" than ever before. 
B)  families are experiencing a significant increase in the pace of life. 
C)  families are finding they do not need men's income and they have more flexibility. 
D)  families have become increasingly affluent.

Question 9

Barbara is a very close family friend of a Chicano family - she is actually considered part of the family. Barbara may be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  an othermother. 
B)  compadrazgo. 
C)  fictive kin. 
D)  extended family. 
A)  an othermother. 
B)  compadrazgo. 
C)  fictive kin. 
D)  extended family.

Question 10

Sects are:

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamentalist organizations. 
B)  offshoots of establishes churches. 
C)  followers of charismatic leaders. 
D)  devoted to a specific cause. 
A)  fundamentalist organizations. 
B)  offshoots of establishes churches. 
C)  followers of charismatic leaders. 
D)  devoted to a specific cause.

Question 11

In some societies a married couple is expected to move in with the husband's family. This is called a _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  patrilineal 
B)  matrilineal 
C)  patrilocal 
D)  matrilocal 
A)  patrilineal 
B)  matrilineal 
C)  patrilocal 
D)  matrilocal

Question 12

The most common perpetrators of elder abuse are men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the connection between feminist theory and conflict theory in terms of their views of the family.

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory and conflict theory both

Question 14

What is the relationship between Christianity and governance within the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. effectively separates all religions from government. 
B)  In the U.S. Christianity is often treated as if it is the national religion. 
C)  The U.S. incorporates holidays and rituals of all faiths equally into its public observances. 
D)  The government of the U.S. prohibits religions other than Christianity. 
A)  The U.S. effectively separates all religions from government. 
B)  In the U.S. Christianity is often treated as if it is the national religion. 
C)  The U.S. incorporates holidays and rituals of all faiths equally into its public observances. 
D)  The government of the U.S. prohibits religions other than Christianity.

Question 15

Discuss the changing religious identity of Latinos in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The religious identity of Latinos in the

Question 16

Discuss the role of religion in promoting and inhibiting social change; give examples.

Accepted Answer

Religion has played a significant role i

Question 17

Outline the debate about children bring raised by gay or lesbian parents.

Accepted Answer

The debate about children being raised b

Question 18

Discuss how sociologists measure religiosity and its characteristics in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists measure religiosity in the

Question 19

A Zuni fetish, a Christian communion wafer, and Native American sacred land are all examples of .

Accepted Answer

A)  sacraments 
B)  the secular 
C)  totems 
D)  deities 
A)  sacraments 
B)  the secular 
C)  totems 
D)  deities

Question 20

Having othermothers is an adaptation to the demands of motherhood and work for African American women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What impact did industrialism have on the families in the U.S.?

The major cause of marital disruption today is:

Elderly care in the modern family is best characterized by _.

Functionalists and symbolic interactionists tend to be in agreement that the breakdown of the family is responsible for most of society's problems.

theory sees religion as a socially constructed belief system that emerges in different social conditions.

In addition to the high divorce rate, the other primary cause of female single-parent households is:

Which major event led to the emergence of the nuclear family in the United States?

As a consequence of women's greater labor force participation:

Barbara is a very close family friend of a Chicano family - she is actually considered part of the family. Barbara may be considered:

Sects are:

In some societies a married couple is expected to move in with the husband's family. This is called a _____ system.

The most common perpetrators of elder abuse are men.

Explain the connection between feminist theory and conflict theory in terms of their views of the family.

What is the relationship between Christianity and governance within the U.S.?

Discuss the changing religious identity of Latinos in the U.S.

Discuss the role of religion in promoting and inhibiting social change; give examples.

Outline the debate about children bring raised by gay or lesbian parents.

Discuss how sociologists measure religiosity and its characteristics in the U.S.

A Zuni fetish, a Christian communion wafer, and Native American sacred land are all examples of .

Having othermothers is an adaptation to the demands of motherhood and work for African American women.

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Exam 13: Families and Religion

What impact did industrialism have on the families in the U.S.?

The major cause of marital disruption today is:

Elderly care in the modern family is best characterized by _.

Functionalists and symbolic interactionists tend to be in agreement that the breakdown of the family is responsible for most of society's problems.

theory sees religion as a socially constructed belief system that emerges in different social conditions.

In addition to the high divorce rate, the other primary cause of female single-parent households is:

Which major event led to the emergence of the nuclear family in the United States?

As a consequence of women's greater labor force participation:

Barbara is a very close family friend of a Chicano family - she is actually considered part of the family. Barbara may be considered:

Sects are:

In some societies a married couple is expected to move in with the husband's family. This is called a _____ system.

The most common perpetrators of elder abuse are men.

Explain the connection between feminist theory and conflict theory in terms of their views of the family.

What is the relationship between Christianity and governance within the U.S.?

Discuss the changing religious identity of Latinos in the U.S.

Discuss the role of religion in promoting and inhibiting social change; give examples.

Outline the debate about children bring raised by gay or lesbian parents.

Discuss how sociologists measure religiosity and its characteristics in the U.S.

A Zuni fetish, a Christian communion wafer, and Native American sacred land are all examples of .

Having othermothers is an adaptation to the demands of motherhood and work for African American women.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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